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The UTD Mercury

UTD's student-run newspaper since 1980

The UTD Mercury

UTD's student-run newspaper since 1980

The UTD Mercury

This Halloween, kick the overrated costumes and get original

October 30, 2023

When we think of horrifying, we imagine ghouls, beasts and other devilish creatures, but in reality there is nothing spookier than having a basic costume! As Halloween approaches, students reveal the...

Photo By Ashwin Sangareddypeta | Mercury Staff

Vibrant visions: Latin American art exhibition unveiled

October 30, 2023

Photo By Ashwin Sangareddypeta | Mercury Staff “La Frontera: The Border Exhibit” — a campus pop-up installation curated by Jorge Baldor — highlights the struggles, dreams and challenges of...

Photo By Surjaditya Sarkar | Mercury Staff

A discussion with Domee Shi

October 30, 2023

Q: Tell us a little bit about yourself, your background and how you got into filmmaking. So my background is, I was born in China, and I immigrated with my parents to Canada when I was two years old....

All Photos By Katheryn Ho | Graphics Editor

The Fix: Okaeri Cafe delights

October 30, 2023

Searching for a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of student life? Okaeri Cafe may just be the haven you’ve been seeking — this delightful Japanese cafe offers a vibrant atmosphere and a...

Photo By Robert Tantiado | Mercury Staff

Comets light up UTD at Garba

October 30, 2023

On Oct. 21, the Multipurpose Field was aglow with red, green and blue electronic lights as hundreds of students danced their hearts out to upbeat traditional Indian music. At Garba Night, hosted by the...

All Photos By Gregory Binu | Mercury Staff

Comets show out for homecoming

October 30, 2023

On Oct. 20, Comets and their families gathered in Parking Lot J for UTD’s Homecoming/Family Day. Activities included free food and bubble tea, bull riding, caricature drawing and a pop up farmers market....

Photo By Sofia Meianrdus | Mercury Staff

Cigarettes After Sex brings smokey smooth sound to DFW

October 30, 2023

During their highly anticipated 2023 North American tour, Cigarettes After Sex delivered a soothing and enthralling performance on Wednesday, October 18., turning The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory...

Graphic By Erin Gutschke | Mercury Staff

Claire’s ‘Just Because’: a raw journey through adolescence

October 30, 2023

In a blend of retro-blues and psychedelic tones, Claire Rosinkranz’s music style takes a tour across a wide genre of music as she explores and creates a soundtrack that can only best be described as...

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Saw X revives franchise with gruesome horror

October 30, 2023

This year has been lackluster when it comes to the quantity and quality of horror films, but one classic has returned yet again for another installment of its franchise. “Saw X” was released Sept....

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The Eras Tour is just as “Enchanting” on screen

October 30, 2023

This past year, Taylor Swift has taken the world by storm, selling out American football stadiums for multiple nights and raking in $14 million in nightly ticket revenue. And now, with the release of...

Photo By Surjaditya Sarkar | Mercury Staff

Anirudh Varma Collective dazzles Comets with Hindustani melodies

October 16, 2023

Donning lehengas and kurtas adorned with embellishments and a variety of patterns, friends and families eagerly awaited the curtain-opening of the Anirudh Varma Collective concert on Oct. 1. The ensemble’s...

Student for Justice in Palestine's powerful poetry night drew in a crowd of over 200 people and $2,000 raised for children in Palestine. Photo By Shamail Qureshi | Courtesy

‘I’m a tourist.’ ‘I’m just passing through these lands.’

October 16, 2023

Aromatic food stalls, pounding music and cheering lit up the Plinth on Thursday Oct. 12 at Students for Justice in Palestine’s annual poetry night fundraiser. More than 200 people attended at the event...

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